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Former Warriors assistant coach Brian Scalabrine said that Mark Jackson's staff "didn't prepare [the Warriors] to be championship-caliber" last season.

Scalabrine was dismissed by Jackson mid-season and he's given a series of unflattering interviews in recent days. Among other things, he criticized Jackson's unwillingness to challenge Stephen Curry defensively and said the offense could have been "better organized." Scalabrine landed in Boston as a Celtics analyst this summer, but his embittered interviews about the Warriors may not help him find another job on an NBA staff. Wed, Aug 13, 2014 09:35:00 AM

The Warriors had a discussion with Brian Scalabine about becoming an assistant coach.

The Warriors lost a couple assistants this offseason, headlined by Mike Malone joining the Kings. Scalabine was a color analyst for the Celtics last season after turning down a chance to join Tom Thibodeau's staff in Chicago in 2012. He was a fan favorite and his charisma could translate to the coaching profession. Fri, Jun 28, 2013 07:25:00 PM

The Warriors had a discussion with Brian Scalabine about becoming an assistant coach.

The Warriors lost a couple assistants this offseason, headlined by Mike Malone joining the Kings. Scalabine was a color analyst for the Celtics last season after turning down a chance to join Tom Thibodeau's staff in Chicago in 2012. He was a fan favorite and his charisma could translate to the coaching profession.

Brian Scalabrine has decided to turn down a coaching job with the Bulls and will instead be an analyst for CSN New England.

Scalabrine was previously rumored to be on the verge of joining Tom Thibodeau's staff in Chicago, but he's decided to opt for a career in television instead. His NBA days are over. "I had zero opportunities," he said.

Brian Scalabrine is "in line" to join Tom Thibodeau's staff as an assistant coach for the Bulls, two sources tell CSN Chicago.

Scalabrine had said earlier in August that he was still hoping to play, but he's received no interest in the NBA and is a natural fit to join the coaching ranks. As CSN Chicago writes, the "White Mamba" appears set to return to Chicago in a different role.

Brian Scalabrine will not return to the Bulls this season, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune.

Scalabrine is always a fan favorite and would like to continue his run in the NBA, but it remains to be seen if there's a team willing to sign him. Chicago is interested in FA Joel Przybilla, but for now the only centers on the roster are Joakim Noah, who missed the Olympics with a severely sprained ankle, and journeyman Nazr Mohammed.

Brian Scalabrine hopes to continue playing in the NBA for as long as possible, after which he may pursue coaching or announcing.

"I’ll play in the NBA as long as I can," said Scalabrine. "I’ll get cut one day. That’s just the only way I can really go. To just retire would be like quitting to me. They’ll have to kick me out." There's a reason the guys is a fan favorite everywhere he goes, but the 34-year-old's useful playing days are rapidly coming to an end.

Everybody's favorite 12th man has every reason to both make money and keep his game sharp with the lockout looming. There's no word if the deal includes an NBA 'out-clause,' but we wouldn't bank on it. Even if he stays a year, we can't completely rule him out for a return to the NBA.

According to Davide Chinellato, a journalist for the Italian publication Gazzetta della Sport, Brian Scalabrine is trying out with the Italian team Treviso and will have a couple of weeks to make the roster.

Scalabrine hinted in July that he'd explore his European options, and now he's doing exactly that. He's certainly not a lock to make the roster, and if he's cut by the team, his chances of ever gracing an NBA roster may very well be slim to none.

Brian Scalabrine said recently that he will play in Europe if the lockout negotiations don't improve in two weeks.

"With two years or so left of playing basketball, I'm not interested in watching billionaires fight," said Scalabrine. Players have to commit to at least a year overseas, meaning they can't opt out and join the NBA whenever the lockout ends.

Depth Charts

Jared Sullinger (foot) was doing some rebounding with his teammates before Wednesday's game.

He is still out for the season, but getting in some sort of activity bodes well for his offseason. With Sullinger out, it's been Tyler Zeller stepping up the most with Kelly Olynyk and Brandon Bass having good games here and there.